The problem
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative.
The risk
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 13V-030 (13V030000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Visibility/wiper |
| Report date | January 30, 2013 |
| Owners notified | October 29, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 267,718 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2006 Lexus IS 250
- 2007 Lexus IS 250
- 2008 Lexus IS 250
- 2009 Lexus IS 250
- 2010 Lexus IS 250
- 2011 Lexus IS 250
- 2012 Lexus IS 250
- 2010 Lexus IS 250C
- 2011 Lexus IS 250C
- 2012 Lexus IS 250C
- 2006 Lexus IS 350
- 2007 Lexus IS 350
- 2008 Lexus IS 350
- 2009 Lexus IS 350
- 2010 Lexus IS 350
- 2011 Lexus IS 350
- 2012 Lexus IS 350
- 2010 Lexus IS 350C
- 2011 Lexus IS 350C
- 2012 Lexus IS 350C
- 2008 Lexus IS F
- 2009 Lexus IS F
- 2010 Lexus IS F
- 2011 Lexus IS F
Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof
- 2006 Lexus IS 250 window & wiper problems 21
- 2007 Lexus IS 250 window & wiper problems 22
- 2008 Lexus IS 250 window & wiper problems 10
- 2009 Lexus IS 250 window & wiper problems 6
- 2011 Lexus IS 250 window & wiper problems 1
- 2006 Lexus IS 350 window & wiper problems 18
- 2007 Lexus IS 350 window & wiper problems 6
- 2008 Lexus IS 350 window & wiper problems 2
- 2010 Lexus IS 350 window & wiper problems 2
- 2010 Lexus IS 350C window & wiper problems 1
- 2008 Lexus IS F window & wiper problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 13V-030 repair free?
Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 267,718 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.